Pink in the Park fills Whitestone's waterfront Francis Lewis Park with pink ribbons: a ribbon-cutting opens the morning, neighbors walk laps, and anyone who finishes a mile earns a Pink in the Park gift. It's run by the volunteer Friends of Francis Lewis Park, the group behind the park's weekly cleanups. If you want a meaningful, low-key morning outdoors honoring someone touched by breast cancer, this is the weekend's walk.
What to expect
Expect a friendly community crowd gathering for a short opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting, followed by an easy, self-paced walk around the park's loop paths. Pink ribbons are dedicated in honor or memory of those affected by breast cancer, and past editions have added live music and kid-friendly entertainment between laps.
Good to know
- There's no subway nearby — plan on a local bus, a car or a bike to reach Whitestone
- Wear pink; most walkers do, and it's part of the fun
- The walk is self-paced, so strollers, kids and slower walkers fit right in
- Finish a full mile to collect the event's walker gift
- It's a fundraiser for cancer research and recovery programs, so bring a way to donate
- Arrive early for the ribbon-cutting that opens the morning
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Common questions
Who organizes Pink in the Park?
The Friends of Francis Lewis Park, a volunteer group that maintains the Whitestone park with weekly cleanups and walks, runs it each October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Do I have to be a serious walker or runner?
No. Participants walk laps of the park at their own pace; completing a mile earns a Pink in the Park gift, but any distance is welcome.
Where does the money go?
The event raises funds for cancer research and programs that support patients through recovery.
